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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.79, 153.93 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.79, 153.93 and 95.38 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.79 : 153.93 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.79/153.93 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.79x = 153.93 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.79x = 14,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681.84/111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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