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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 167.71 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 167.71 and 103.83 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 167.71 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/167.71 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 167.71 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 17,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413.33/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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