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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.66, 167.52 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.66, 167.52 and 53.94 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.66 : 167.52 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.66/167.52 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.66x = 167.52 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.66x = 9,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036.03/111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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