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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 166.62 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 166.62 and 97.68 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 166.62 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/166.62 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 166.62 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 16,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275.44/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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