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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.43, 166.23 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.43, 166.23 and 106.27 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.43 : 166.23 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.43/166.23 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.43x = 166.23 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.43x = 17,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665.05/111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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