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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 166.22 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 166.22 and 78.33 is: 117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 166.22 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/166.22 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 166.22 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 13,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,019.62/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.26

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