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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 154.27 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 154.27 and 78.74 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 154.27 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/154.27 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 154.27 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 12,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147.02/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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