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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 167.74 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 167.74 and 84.96 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 167.74 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/167.74 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 167.74 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 14,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251.19/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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