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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 152.96 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 152.96 and 101.92 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 152.96 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/152.96 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 152.96 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 15,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589.68/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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