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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 154.19 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 154.19 and 84.38 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 154.19 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/154.19 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 154.19 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 13,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009.99/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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