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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.67, 167.23 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.67, 167.23 and 71.13 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.67 : 167.23 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.67/167.23 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.67x = 167.23 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.67x = 11,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.07/111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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