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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 167.91 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 167.91 and 43.45 is: 65.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 167.91 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/167.91 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 167.91 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 7,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294.86/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.14

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