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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 154.56 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 154.56 and 72.69 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 154.56 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/154.56 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 154.56 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 11,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,234.97/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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