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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 166.81 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 166.81 and 109.96 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 166.81 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/166.81 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 166.81 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 18,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.88/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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