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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 153.90 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 153.90 and 95.36 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 153.90 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/153.90 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 153.90 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 14,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675.90/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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