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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 167.57 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 167.57 and 73.25 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 167.57 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/167.57 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 167.57 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 12,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,273.30/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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