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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.58 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.58 and 78.47 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.58 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.58 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.58 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 13,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070.31/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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