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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 166.31 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 166.31 and 104.10 is: 155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 166.31 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/166.31 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 166.31 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 17,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313.03/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.36

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