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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 168.62 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 168.62 and 106.52 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 168.62 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/168.62 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 168.62 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 17,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960.03/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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