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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.65, 168.32 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.65, 168.32 and 103.82 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.65 : 168.32 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.65/168.32 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.65x = 168.32 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.65x = 17,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,474.56/111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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