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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 166.83 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 166.83 and 96.46 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 166.83 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/166.83 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 166.83 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 16,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,091.64/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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