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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 154.46 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 154.46 and 62.82 is: 86.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 154.46 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/154.46 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 154.46 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 9,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702.86/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.69

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