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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.50 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.50 and 104.80 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.50 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.50 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.50 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 17,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449.20/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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