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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 154.17 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 154.17 and 96.93 is: 134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 154.17 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/154.17 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 154.17 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 14,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943.70/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.01

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