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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.55, 166.92 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.55, 166.92 and 96.25 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.55 : 166.92 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.55/166.92 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.55x = 166.92 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.55x = 16,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066.05/111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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