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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 167.85 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 167.85 and 34.88 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 167.85 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/167.85 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 167.85 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 5,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853.96/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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