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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 167.50 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 167.50 and 60.50 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 167.50 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/167.50 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 167.50 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 10,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133.75/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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