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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 167.37 and 39.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 167.37 and 39.43 is: 59.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 167.37 = 39.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/167.37 = 39.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 167.37 × 39.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 6,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599.40/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.15

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