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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 153.81 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 153.81 and 95.85 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 153.81 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/153.81 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 153.81 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 14,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742.69/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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