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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 154.35 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 154.35 and 94.55 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 154.35 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/154.35 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 154.35 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 14,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.02/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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