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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.98, 167.25 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.98, 167.25 and 105.74 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.98 : 167.25 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.98/167.25 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.98x = 167.25 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.98x = 17,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684.49/111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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