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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 167.08 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 167.08 and 106.12 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 167.08 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/167.08 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 167.08 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 17,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.53/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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