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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.22, 153.19 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.22, 153.19 and 97.40 is: 134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.22 : 153.19 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.22/153.19 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.22x = 153.19 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.22x = 14,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921.21/111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.16

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