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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 154.32 and 62.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 154.32 and 62.69 is: 86.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 154.32 = 62.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/154.32 = 62.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 154.32 × 62.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 9,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674.53/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.51

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