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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 167.67 and 50.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 167.67 and 50.95 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 167.67 = 50.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/167.67 = 50.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 167.67 × 50.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 8,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543.47/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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