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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 154.30 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 154.30 and 96.32 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 154.30 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/154.30 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 154.30 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 14,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862.18/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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