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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.45, 167.34 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.45, 167.34 and 106.23 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.45 : 167.34 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.45/167.34 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.45x = 167.34 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.45x = 17,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,776.53/111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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