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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.52 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.52 and 88.73 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.52 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.52 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.52 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 14,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864.05/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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