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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.01, 630.06 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.01, 630.06 and 111.87 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.01 : 630.06 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.01/630.06 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.01x = 630.06 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.01x = 70,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,482.78/420.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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