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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.52, 168.13 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.52, 168.13 and 104.56 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.52 : 168.13 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.52/168.13 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.52x = 168.13 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.52x = 17,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.67/111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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