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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 154.14 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 154.14 and 84.29 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 154.14 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/154.14 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 154.14 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 12,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,992.46/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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