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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 154.22 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 154.22 and 84.13 is: 115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 154.22 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/154.22 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 154.22 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 12,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,974.53/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.98

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