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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.35 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.35 and 46.62 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.35 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.35 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.35 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 7,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801.74/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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