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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 167.09 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 167.09 and 96.45 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 167.09 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/167.09 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 167.09 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 16,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115.83/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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