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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 167.31 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 167.31 and 43.05 is: 64.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 167.31 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/167.31 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 167.31 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 7,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.70/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.59

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