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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.21, 167.79 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.21, 167.79 and 106.17 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.21 : 167.79 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.21/167.79 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.21x = 167.79 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.21x = 17,814.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814.26/111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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