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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.65, 167.60 and 79.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.65, 167.60 and 79.73 is: 119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.65 : 167.60 = 79.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.65/167.60 = 79.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.65x = 167.60 × 79.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.65x = 13,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,362.35/111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.68

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