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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 168.03 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 168.03 and 83.14 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 168.03 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/168.03 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 168.03 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 13,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970.64/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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