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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 154.13 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 154.13 and 96.21 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 154.13 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/154.13 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 154.13 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 14,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828.37/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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