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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.79, 167.45 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.79, 167.45 and 72.15 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.79 : 167.45 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.79/167.45 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.79x = 167.45 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.79x = 12,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,081.52/111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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