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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 167.53 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 167.53 and 105.79 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 167.53 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/167.53 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 167.53 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 17,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722.16/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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