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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 206.79 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 206.79 and 111.06 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 206.79 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/206.79 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 206.79 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 22,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,965.54/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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