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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 168 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 168 and 46.99 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 168 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/168 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 168 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 7,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894.32/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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