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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 167.54 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 167.54 and 60.38 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 167.54 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/167.54 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 167.54 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 10,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,116.07/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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