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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 167.46 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 167.46 and 68.49 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 167.46 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/167.46 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 167.46 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 11,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469.34/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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