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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.53, 167.09 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.53, 167.09 and 96.21 is: 144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.53 : 167.09 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.53/167.09 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.53x = 167.09 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.53x = 16,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075.25/111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.14

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