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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 167.58 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 167.58 and 63 is: 94.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 167.58 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/167.58 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 167.58 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 10,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557.54/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.50

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