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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 167.37 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 167.37 and 46.59 is: 69.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 167.37 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/167.37 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 167.37 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 7,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796.70/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.88

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