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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 152.43 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 152.43 and 111.60 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 152.43 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/152.43 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 152.43 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 17,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011.19/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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