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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 167.54 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 167.54 and 30.55 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 167.54 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/167.54 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 167.54 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 5,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.43/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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