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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 167.67 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 167.67 and 39.65 is: 59.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 167.67 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/167.67 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 167.67 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 6,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647.28/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.42

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