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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 153.78 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 153.78 and 86.96 is: 119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 153.78 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/153.78 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 153.78 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 13,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.71/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.91

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