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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 166.92 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 166.92 and 111.60 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 166.92 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/166.92 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 166.92 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 18,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,628.27/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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