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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 167.68 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 167.68 and 75.74 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 167.68 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/167.68 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 167.68 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 12,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700.08/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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