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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.50, 167.34 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.50, 167.34 and 71 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.50 : 167.34 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.50/167.34 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.50x = 167.34 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.50x = 11,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,881.14/111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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