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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.39, 167.30 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.39, 167.30 and 72.92 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.39 : 167.30 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.39/167.30 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.39x = 167.30 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.39x = 12,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,198.31/111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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