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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.59, 167.38 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.59, 167.38 and 39.45 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.59 : 167.38 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.59/167.38 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.59x = 167.38 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.59x = 6,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602.11/111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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