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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 166.38 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 166.38 and 108.14 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 166.38 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/166.38 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 166.38 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 17,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,991.40/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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