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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 153.41 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 153.41 and 96.65 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 153.41 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/153.41 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 153.41 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 14,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826.59/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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