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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 168.08 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 168.08 and 83.40 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 168.08 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/168.08 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 168.08 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 14,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017.46/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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