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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 168.06 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 168.06 and 81.39 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 168.06 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/168.06 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 168.06 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 13,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,678.40/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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