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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 167.55 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 167.55 and 77.52 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 167.55 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/167.55 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 167.55 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 12,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.48/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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