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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.64 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.64 and 104.16 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.64 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.64 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.64 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 17,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357.22/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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