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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 154.35 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 154.35 and 62.73 is: 86.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 154.35 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/154.35 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 154.35 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 9,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682.38/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.57

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