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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 167.45 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 167.45 and 71.19 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 167.45 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/167.45 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 167.45 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 11,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,920.41/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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