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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 168.04 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 168.04 and 83.12 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 168.04 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/168.04 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 168.04 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 13,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,967.48/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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