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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 166.80 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 166.80 and 96.68 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 166.80 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/166.80 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 166.80 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 16,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126.22/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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