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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 167.72 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 167.72 and 73.20 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 167.72 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/167.72 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 167.72 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 12,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277.10/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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