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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.61, 166.46 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.61, 166.46 and 104.77 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.61 : 166.46 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.61/166.46 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.61x = 166.46 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.61x = 17,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,440.01/111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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