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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.53, 167.12 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.53, 167.12 and 68.21 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.53 : 167.12 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.53/167.12 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.53x = 167.12 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.53x = 11,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,399.33/111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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