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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 153.62 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 153.62 and 97.24 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 153.62 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/153.62 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 153.62 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 14,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,938.01/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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