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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 167.18 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 167.18 and 75.54 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 167.18 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/167.18 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 167.18 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 12,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,628.78/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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