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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 167.50 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 167.50 and 81.32 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 167.50 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/167.50 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 167.50 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 13,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,621.10/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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