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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.89, 167.68 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.89, 167.68 and 81.52 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.89 : 167.68 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.89/167.68 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.89x = 167.68 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.89x = 13,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,669.27/111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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