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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.90, 154.62 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.90, 154.62 and 82.50 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.90 : 154.62 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.90/154.62 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.90x = 154.62 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.90x = 12,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756.15/111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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