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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 168.03 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 168.03 and 73.43 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 168.03 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/168.03 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 168.03 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 12,338.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,338.86/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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