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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 167.59 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 167.59 and 50.86 is: 76.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 167.59 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/167.59 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 167.59 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 8,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,523.90/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.30

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