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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.67, 167.51 and 39.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.67, 167.51 and 39.53 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.67 : 167.51 = 39.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.67/167.51 = 39.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.67x = 167.51 × 39.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.67x = 6,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621.67/111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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