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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 167.45 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 167.45 and 88.68 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 167.45 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/167.45 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 167.45 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 14,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849.02/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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