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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 168.06 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 168.06 and 63.90 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 168.06 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/168.06 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 168.06 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 10,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,739.03/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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