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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 166.79 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 166.79 and 95.13 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 166.79 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/166.79 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 166.79 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 15,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,865.42/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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