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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.93, 166.89 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.93, 166.89 and 104.64 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.93 : 166.89 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.93/166.89 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.93x = 166.89 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.93x = 17,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463.37/111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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