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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.34, 167.28 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.34, 167.28 and 104.86 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.34 : 167.28 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.34/167.28 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.34x = 167.28 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.34x = 17,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,540.98/111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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