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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.82, 166.50 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.82, 166.50 and 107.14 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.82 : 166.50 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.82/166.50 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.82x = 166.50 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.82x = 17,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838.81/111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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