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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 167.61 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 167.61 and 75.86 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 167.61 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/167.61 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 167.61 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 12,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714.89/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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