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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 167.20 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 167.20 and 60.20 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 167.20 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/167.20 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 167.20 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 10,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,065.44/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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