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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 166.86 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 166.86 and 110.79 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 166.86 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/166.86 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 166.86 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 18,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486.42/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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