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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 154.35 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 154.35 and 76.97 is: 106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 154.35 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/154.35 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 154.35 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 11,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,880.32/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.24

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