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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.63, 168.49 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.63, 168.49 and 111.63 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.63 : 168.49 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.63/168.49 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.63x = 168.49 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.63x = 18,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,808.36/111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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