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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.60, 167.64 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.60, 167.64 and 93.60 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.60 : 167.64 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.60/167.64 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.60x = 167.64 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.60x = 15,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.10/111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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