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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 167.26 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 167.26 and 54.52 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 167.26 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/167.26 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 167.26 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 9,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,119.02/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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