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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.79, 167.37 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.79, 167.37 and 68.32 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.79 : 167.37 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.79/167.37 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.79x = 167.37 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.79x = 11,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,434.72/111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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