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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 166.95 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 166.95 and 106.92 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 166.95 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/166.95 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 166.95 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 17,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850.29/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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