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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.90, 154.16 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.90, 154.16 and 85.58 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.90 : 154.16 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.90/154.16 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.90x = 154.16 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.90x = 13,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193.01/111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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