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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 166.57 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 166.57 and 104.67 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 166.57 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/166.57 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 166.57 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 17,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434.88/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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