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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.22, 153.42 and 100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.22, 153.42 and 100.96 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.22 : 153.42 = 100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.22/153.42 = 100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.22x = 153.42 × 100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.22x = 15,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489.28/111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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