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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 167.88 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 167.88 and 73.48 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 167.88 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/167.88 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 167.88 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 12,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.82/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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