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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.74, 167.21 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.74, 167.21 and 87.44 is: 130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.74 : 167.21 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.74/167.21 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.74x = 167.21 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.74x = 14,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620.41/111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.84

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