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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 153.78 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 153.78 and 96.78 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 153.78 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/153.78 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 153.78 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 14,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.83/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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