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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 167.34 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 167.34 and 43.12 is: 64.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 167.34 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/167.34 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 167.34 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 7,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215.70/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.68

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