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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.07, 166.61 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.07, 166.61 and 75.03 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.07 : 166.61 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.07/166.61 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.07x = 166.61 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.07x = 12,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500.75/111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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