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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.73, 167.67 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.73, 167.67 and 60.39 is: 90.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.73 : 167.67 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.73/167.67 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.73x = 167.67 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.73x = 10,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,125.12/111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.62

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