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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 151.96 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 151.96 and 111.11 is: 151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 151.96 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/151.96 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 151.96 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 16,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,884.28/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.96

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