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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 153.96 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 153.96 and 95.28 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 153.96 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/153.96 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 153.96 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 14,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669.31/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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