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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.20, 166.95 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.20, 166.95 and 106.29 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.20 : 166.95 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.20/166.95 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.20x = 166.95 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.20x = 17,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,745.12/111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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