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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.49, 153.73 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.49, 153.73 and 98.53 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.49 : 153.73 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.49/153.73 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.49x = 153.73 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.49x = 15,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.52/111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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