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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.85, 154.43 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.85, 154.43 and 76.94 is: 106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.85 : 154.43 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.85/154.43 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.85x = 154.43 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.85x = 11,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,881.84/111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.23

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