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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 154.47 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 154.47 and 76.50 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 154.47 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/154.47 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 154.47 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 11,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,815.80/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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