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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 166.73 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 166.73 and 96.26 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 166.73 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/166.73 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 166.73 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 16,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048.11/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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