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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 167.84 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 167.84 and 39.84 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 167.84 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/167.84 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 167.84 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 6,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686.75/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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