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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.38, 153.39 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.38, 153.39 and 99.02 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.38 : 153.39 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.38/153.39 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.38x = 153.39 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.38x = 15,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,188.68/111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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