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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 168.03 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 168.03 and 105.36 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 168.03 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/168.03 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 168.03 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 17,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703.64/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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