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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 167.74 and 54.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 167.74 and 54.02 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 167.74 = 54.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/167.74 = 54.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 167.74 × 54.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 9,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,061.60/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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