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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 168.04 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 168.04 and 103.80 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 168.04 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/168.04 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 168.04 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 17,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442.55/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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