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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 167.61 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 167.61 and 60.50 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 167.61 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/167.61 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 167.61 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 10,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140.41/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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