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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 167.76 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 167.76 and 107.88 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 167.76 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/167.76 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 167.76 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 18,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097.95/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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