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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.95, 167.09 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.95, 167.09 and 96.45 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.95 : 167.09 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.95/167.09 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.95x = 167.09 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.95x = 16,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115.35/111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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