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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 167.54 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 167.54 and 53.88 is: 80.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 167.54 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/167.54 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 167.54 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 9,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,026.08/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.81

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