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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 166.08 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 166.08 and 105.92 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 166.08 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/166.08 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 166.08 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 17,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591.19/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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