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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.05 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.05 and 95.04 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.05 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.05 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.05 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 15,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781.39/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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