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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.09, 165.51 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.09, 165.51 and 104.88 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.09 : 165.51 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.09/165.51 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.09x = 165.51 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.09x = 17,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357.86/111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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