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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.38, 167.12 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.38, 167.12 and 54.38 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.38 : 167.12 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.38/167.12 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.38x = 167.12 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.38x = 9,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087.29/111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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