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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 166.55 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 166.55 and 72.60 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 166.55 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/166.55 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 166.55 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 12,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.53/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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