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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 166.96 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 166.96 and 106.31 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 166.96 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/166.96 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 166.96 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 17,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749.52/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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