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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 167.69 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 167.69 and 71.27 is: 106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 167.69 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/167.69 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 167.69 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 11,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,950.07/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.76

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