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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 153.27 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 153.27 and 96.30 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 153.27 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/153.27 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 153.27 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 14,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759.90/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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