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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.82, 168.37 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.82, 168.37 and 81.58 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.82 : 168.37 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.82/168.37 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.82x = 168.37 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.82x = 13,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735.62/111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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