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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.51, 166.14 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.51, 166.14 and 106.83 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.51 : 166.14 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.51/166.14 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.51x = 166.14 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.51x = 17,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.74/111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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