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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 165.61 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 165.61 and 104.94 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 165.61 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/165.61 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 165.61 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 17,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.59/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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