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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 167.76 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 167.76 and 38.73 is: 58.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 167.76 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/167.76 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 167.76 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 6,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.27/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.06

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