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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 166.73 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 166.73 and 105.27 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 166.73 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/166.73 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 166.73 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 17,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551.14/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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