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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.49, 166.86 and 107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.49, 166.86 and 107.23 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.49 : 166.86 = 107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.49/166.86 = 107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.49x = 166.86 × 107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.49x = 17,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892.40/111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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