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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 153.85 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 153.85 and 96.08 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 153.85 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/153.85 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 153.85 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 14,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781.91/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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