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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 167.16 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 167.16 and 57.28 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 167.16 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/167.16 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 167.16 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 9,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574.92/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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