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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 167.24 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 167.24 and 53.70 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 167.24 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/167.24 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 167.24 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 8,980.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,980.93/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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