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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.43, 166.94 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.43, 166.94 and 108.60 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.43 : 166.94 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.43/166.94 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.43x = 166.94 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.43x = 18,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.68/111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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