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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 167.68 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 167.68 and 73.30 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 167.68 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/167.68 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 167.68 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 12,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290.94/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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