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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 167.62 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 167.62 and 104.09 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 167.62 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/167.62 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 167.62 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 17,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446.66/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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