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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 167.87 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 167.87 and 54.20 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 167.87 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/167.87 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 167.87 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 9,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099.11/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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