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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 153.90 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 153.90 and 96.12 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 153.90 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/153.90 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 153.90 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 14,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792.87/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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