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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.54, 153.96 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.54, 153.96 and 97.77 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.54 : 153.96 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.54/153.96 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.54x = 153.96 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.54x = 15,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052.67/111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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