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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 167.18 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 167.18 and 110.87 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 167.18 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/167.18 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 167.18 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 18,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.48/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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