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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.59, 167.61 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.59, 167.61 and 86.03 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.59 : 167.61 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.59/167.61 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.59x = 167.61 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.59x = 14,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419.49/111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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