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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 167.16 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 167.16 and 53.72 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 167.16 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/167.16 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 167.16 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 8,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979.00/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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