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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.68, 168.60 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.68, 168.60 and 111.07 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.68 : 168.60 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.68/168.60 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.68x = 168.60 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.68x = 18,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726.40/111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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