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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 166.28 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 166.28 and 111.25 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 166.28 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/166.28 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 166.28 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 18,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498.65/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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