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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.80, 153.96 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.80, 153.96 and 96 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.80 : 153.96 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.80/153.96 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.80x = 153.96 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.80x = 14,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780.16/111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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