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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 166.09 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 166.09 and 103.79 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 166.09 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/166.09 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 166.09 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 17,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237.96/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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