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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.85, 167.74 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.85, 167.74 and 39.69 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.85 : 167.74 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.85/167.74 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.85x = 167.74 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.85x = 6,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657.50/111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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