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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.71, 166.72 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.71, 166.72 and 108.83 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.71 : 166.72 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.71/166.72 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.71x = 166.72 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.71x = 18,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144.14/111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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