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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.99, 167.35 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.99, 167.35 and 91.72 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.99 : 167.35 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.99/167.35 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.99x = 167.35 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.99x = 15,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349.34/111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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