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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 167.22 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 167.22 and 104.64 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 167.22 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/167.22 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 167.22 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 17,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497.90/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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