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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 167.62 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 167.62 and 86.38 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 167.62 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/167.62 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 167.62 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 14,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479.02/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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