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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.90, 167.65 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.90, 167.65 and 68.43 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.90 : 167.65 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.90/167.65 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.90x = 167.65 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.90x = 11,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472.19/111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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