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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 152.76 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 152.76 and 98.72 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 152.76 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/152.76 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 152.76 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 15,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080.47/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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