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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 154.60 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 154.60 and 79.33 is: 109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 154.60 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/154.60 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 154.60 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 12,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,263.94/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.57

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