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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 167.58 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 167.58 and 105.38 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 167.58 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/167.58 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 167.58 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 17,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659.58/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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