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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.40, 166.96 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.40, 166.96 and 96.16 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.40 : 166.96 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.40/166.96 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.40x = 166.96 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.40x = 16,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.87/111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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