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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 167.71 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 167.71 and 71.28 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 167.71 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/167.71 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 167.71 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 11,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953.53/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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