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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 167.47 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 167.47 and 81.41 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 167.47 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/167.47 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 167.47 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 13,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632.69/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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