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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.99, 167.64 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.99, 167.64 and 71.35 is: 106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.99 : 167.64 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.99/167.64 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.99x = 167.64 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.99x = 11,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,961.11/111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.81

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