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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.99, 168 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.99, 168 and 54.32 is: 81.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.99 : 168 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.99/168 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.99x = 168 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.99x = 9,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124.92/111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.48

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