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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 153.76 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 153.76 and 97.84 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 153.76 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/153.76 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 153.76 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 15,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043.88/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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