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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 167.96 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 167.96 and 54.18 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 167.96 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/167.96 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 167.96 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 9,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100.21/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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