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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.73, 167.59 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.73, 167.59 and 53.91 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.73 : 167.59 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.73/167.59 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.73x = 167.59 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.73x = 9,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034.07/111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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