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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 167.55 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 167.55 and 73.47 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 167.55 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/167.55 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 167.55 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 12,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309.90/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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