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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 166.83 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 166.83 and 104.07 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 166.83 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/166.83 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 166.83 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 17,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362.00/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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