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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.65, 153.92 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.65, 153.92 and 98.60 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.65 : 153.92 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.65/153.92 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.65x = 153.92 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.65x = 15,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177.14/111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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