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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.91, 167.63 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.91, 167.63 and 68.44 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.91 : 167.63 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.91/167.63 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.91x = 167.63 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.91x = 11,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471.76/111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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