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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.89, 167.66 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.89, 167.66 and 82.83 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.89 : 167.66 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.89/167.66 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.89x = 167.66 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.89x = 13,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886.86/111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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