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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 153.45 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 153.45 and 95.62 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 153.45 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/153.45 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 153.45 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 14,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673.27/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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