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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 154.38 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 154.38 and 85.96 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 154.38 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/154.38 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 154.38 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 13,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270.50/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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