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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 167.63 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 167.63 and 102.14 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 167.63 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/167.63 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 167.63 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 17,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121.73/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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