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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 167.34 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 167.34 and 71.16 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 167.34 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/167.34 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 167.34 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 11,907.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,907.91/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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