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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.66, 166.31 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.66, 166.31 and 111.06 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.66 : 166.31 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.66/166.31 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.66x = 166.31 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.66x = 18,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,470.67/111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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