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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 167.10 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 167.10 and 72.29 is: 108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 167.10 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/167.10 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 167.10 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 12,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,079.66/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.47

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