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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.68, 167.60 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.68, 167.60 and 102.88 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.68 : 167.60 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.68/167.60 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.68x = 167.60 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.68x = 17,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242.69/111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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