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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.66, 154.14 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.66, 154.14 and 97.89 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.66 : 154.14 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.66/154.14 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.66x = 154.14 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.66x = 15,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088.76/111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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