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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.48, 167.25 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.48, 167.25 and 60.15 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.48 : 167.25 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.48/167.25 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.48x = 167.25 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.48x = 10,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060.09/111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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