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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 167.62 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 167.62 and 85.22 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 167.62 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/167.62 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 167.62 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 14,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.58/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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