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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.32, 167.69 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.32, 167.69 and 83 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.32 : 167.69 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.32/167.69 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.32x = 167.69 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.32x = 13,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,918.27/111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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