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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.73, 167.46 and 75.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.73, 167.46 and 75.70 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.73 : 167.46 = 75.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.73/167.46 = 75.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.73x = 167.46 × 75.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.73x = 12,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676.72/111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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