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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 167.50 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 167.50 and 60.42 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 167.50 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/167.50 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 167.50 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 10,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120.35/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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