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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 167.68 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 167.68 and 47.68 is: 71.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 167.68 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/167.68 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 167.68 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 7,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994.98/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.54

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