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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.89, 154.49 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.89, 154.49 and 78.77 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.89 : 154.49 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.89/154.49 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.89x = 154.49 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.89x = 12,168.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.01/111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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