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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.73, 167.44 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.73, 167.44 and 108.45 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.73 : 167.44 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.73/167.44 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.73x = 167.44 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.73x = 18,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158.87/111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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