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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.16 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.16 and 84.36 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.16 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.16 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.16 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 14,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,101.62/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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