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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 166.96 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 166.96 and 68.64 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 166.96 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/166.96 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 166.96 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 11,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,460.13/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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