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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 167.60 and 43.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 167.60 and 43.26 is: 64.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 167.60 = 43.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/167.60 = 43.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 167.60 × 43.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 7,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250.38/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.90

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