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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 154.44 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 154.44 and 72.55 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 154.44 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/154.44 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 154.44 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 11,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,204.62/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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