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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 167.82 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 167.82 and 91.76 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 167.82 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/167.82 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 167.82 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 15,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.32/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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