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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.87, 167.96 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.87, 167.96 and 73.44 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.87 : 167.96 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.87/167.96 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.87x = 167.96 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.87x = 12,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334.98/111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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