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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 167.80 and 39.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 167.80 and 39.73 is: 59.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 167.80 = 39.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/167.80 = 39.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 167.80 × 39.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 6,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665.86/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.59

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