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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 167.52 and 77.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 167.52 and 77.47 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 167.52 = 77.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/167.52 = 77.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 167.52 × 77.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 12,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,977.77/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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