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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 167.58 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 167.58 and 84.74 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 167.58 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/167.58 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 167.58 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 14,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200.73/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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