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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 165.89 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 165.89 and 95.09 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 165.89 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/165.89 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 165.89 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 15,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,773.35/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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