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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.90, 168.04 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.90, 168.04 and 106.13 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.90 : 168.04 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.90/168.04 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.90x = 168.04 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.90x = 17,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834.09/111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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