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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.68, 166.24 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.68, 166.24 and 111.08 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.68 : 166.24 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.68/166.24 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.68x = 166.24 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.68x = 18,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,465.94/111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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