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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 153.88 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 153.88 and 95.15 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 153.88 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/153.88 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 153.88 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 14,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,640.67/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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