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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 168.08 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 168.08 and 57.92 is: 86.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 168.08 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/168.08 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 168.08 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 9,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734.06/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.92

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