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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 168.03 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 168.03 and 43.56 is: 65.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 168.03 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/168.03 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 168.03 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 7,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319.39/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.37

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