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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 166.56 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 166.56 and 78.56 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 166.56 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/166.56 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 166.56 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 13,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,084.95/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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