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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 167.04 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 167.04 and 99.96 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 167.04 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/167.04 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 167.04 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 16,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697.32/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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