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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.63, 167.31 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.63, 167.31 and 60.24 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.63 : 167.31 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.63/167.31 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.63x = 167.31 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.63x = 10,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078.75/111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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