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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.74, 166.75 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.74, 166.75 and 108.50 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.74 : 166.75 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.74/166.75 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.74x = 166.75 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.74x = 18,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091.27/111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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