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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 167.79 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 167.79 and 60.53 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 167.79 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/167.79 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 167.79 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 10,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,156.33/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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