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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 166.40 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 166.40 and 105.94 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 166.40 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/166.40 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 166.40 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 17,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628.42/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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