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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.63, 167.31 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.63, 167.31 and 79.50 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.63 : 167.31 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.63/167.31 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.63x = 167.31 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.63x = 13,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301.15/111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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