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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 166.41 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 166.41 and 105.21 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 166.41 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/166.41 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 166.41 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 17,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508.00/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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