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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 166.85 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 166.85 and 105.63 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 166.85 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/166.85 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 166.85 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 17,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,624.37/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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