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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.47, 168.12 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.47, 168.12 and 107.82 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.47 : 168.12 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.47/168.12 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.47x = 168.12 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.47x = 18,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.70/111.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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