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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 167.37 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 167.37 and 81.40 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 167.37 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/167.37 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 167.37 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 13,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,623.92/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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