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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.50, 166.26 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.50, 166.26 and 105.11 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.50 : 166.26 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.50/166.26 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.50x = 166.26 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.50x = 17,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475.59/111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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