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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 167.76 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 167.76 and 96.60 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 167.76 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/167.76 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 167.76 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 16,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205.62/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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