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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 167.22 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 167.22 and 87.22 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 167.22 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/167.22 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 167.22 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 14,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584.93/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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