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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 167.86 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 167.86 and 60.46 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 167.86 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/167.86 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 167.86 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 10,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,147.98/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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