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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 154.50 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 154.50 and 76.55 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 154.50 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/154.50 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 154.50 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 11,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826.20/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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