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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 154.31 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 154.31 and 84.33 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 154.31 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/154.31 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 154.31 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 13,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012.54/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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