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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 167.37 and 100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 167.37 and 100.78 is: 151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 167.37 = 100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/167.37 = 100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 167.37 × 100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 16,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866.75/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.12

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