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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.96, 167.86 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.96, 167.86 and 105.08 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.96 : 167.86 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.96/167.86 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.96x = 167.86 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.96x = 17,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,638.73/111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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