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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 167.11 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 167.11 and 96.65 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 167.11 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/167.11 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 167.11 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 16,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149.86/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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