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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.39, 166.15 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.39, 166.15 and 97.08 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.39 : 166.15 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.39/166.15 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.39x = 166.15 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.39x = 16,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129.84/111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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