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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.40, 166.88 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.40, 166.88 and 96.01 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.40 : 166.88 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.40/166.88 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.40x = 166.88 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.40x = 16,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021.97/111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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