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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 154.31 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 154.31 and 72.52 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 154.31 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/154.31 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 154.31 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 11,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,189.79/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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