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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.77, 167.34 and 68.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.77, 167.34 and 68.89 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.77 : 167.34 = 68.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.77/167.34 = 68.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.77x = 167.34 × 68.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.77x = 11,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,527.71/111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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