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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 153.48 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 153.48 and 98.16 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 153.48 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/153.48 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 153.48 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 15,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065.60/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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