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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.32 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.32 and 76.68 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.32 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.32 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.32 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 12,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.42/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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