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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 153.49 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 153.49 and 96.72 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 153.49 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/153.49 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 153.49 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 14,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,845.55/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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