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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.72 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.72 and 72.44 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.72 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.72 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.72 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 12,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077.20/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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