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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.63, 167.51 and 60.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.63, 167.51 and 60.32 is: 90.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.63 : 167.51 = 60.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.63/167.51 = 60.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.63x = 167.51 × 60.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.63x = 10,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103.06/111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.50

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