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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 153.21 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 153.21 and 94.86 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 153.21 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/153.21 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 153.21 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 14,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533.50/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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