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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.51 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.51 and 43.16 is: 64.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.51 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.51 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.51 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 7,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229.00/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.76

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