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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 167.85 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 167.85 and 73.46 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 167.85 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/167.85 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 167.85 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 12,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,329.42/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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