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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 168.08 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 168.08 and 107.58 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 168.08 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/168.08 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 168.08 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 18,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081.19/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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