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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 167.83 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 167.83 and 93.96 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 167.83 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/167.83 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 167.83 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 15,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769.31/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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