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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 165.83 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 165.83 and 109.72 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 165.83 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/165.83 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 165.83 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 18,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194.87/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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