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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 153.77 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 153.77 and 98.37 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 153.77 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/153.77 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 153.77 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 15,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125.86/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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