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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 154.33 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 154.33 and 84.25 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 154.33 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/154.33 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 154.33 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 13,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002.30/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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