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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.67, 167.40 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.67, 167.40 and 104.05 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.67 : 167.40 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.67/167.40 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.67x = 167.40 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.67x = 17,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417.97/111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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