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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.50, 166.62 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.50, 166.62 and 108.93 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.50 : 166.62 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.50/166.62 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.50x = 166.62 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.50x = 18,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149.92/111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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