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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.01, 166.35 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.01, 166.35 and 76.26 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.01 : 166.35 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.01/166.35 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.01x = 166.35 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.01x = 12,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,685.47/111.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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