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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 167.92 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 167.92 and 54.17 is: 81.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 167.92 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/167.92 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 167.92 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 9,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,096.23/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.24

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