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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 167.40 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 167.40 and 105.62 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 167.40 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/167.40 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 167.40 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 17,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.95/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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