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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 153.17 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 153.17 and 95.72 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 153.17 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/153.17 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 153.17 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 14,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,661.82/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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