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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 166.20 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 166.20 and 108 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 166.20 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/166.20 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 166.20 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 17,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949.60/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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