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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 166.23 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 166.23 and 104.59 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 166.23 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/166.23 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 166.23 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 17,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,386.00/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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