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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.95, 167.84 and 47.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.95, 167.84 and 47.87 is: 71.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.95 : 167.84 = 47.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.95/167.84 = 47.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.95x = 167.84 × 47.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.95x = 8,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034.80/111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.77

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