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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.40 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.40 and 73.37 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.40 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.40 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.40 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 12,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281.30/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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