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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 167.21 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 167.21 and 84.43 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 167.21 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/167.21 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 167.21 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 14,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117.54/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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