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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 154.17 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 154.17 and 92.22 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 154.17 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/154.17 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 154.17 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 14,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217.56/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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