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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 168.27 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 168.27 and 94.87 is: 142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 168.27 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/168.27 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 168.27 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 15,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963.77/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.69

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