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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 167.58 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 167.58 and 75.34 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 167.58 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/167.58 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 167.58 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 12,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,625.48/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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