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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 152.88 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 152.88 and 98.80 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 152.88 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/152.88 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 152.88 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 15,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104.54/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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