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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.81, 167.73 and 53.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.81, 167.73 and 53.25 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.81 : 167.73 = 53.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.81/167.73 = 53.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.81x = 167.73 × 53.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.81x = 8,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931.62/111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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