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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 167.86 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 167.86 and 47.72 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 167.86 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/167.86 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 167.86 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 8,010.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010.28/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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