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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 166.58 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 166.58 and 72.58 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 166.58 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/166.58 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 166.58 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 12,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,090.38/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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