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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.32 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.32 and 74.93 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.32 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.32 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.32 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 12,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,461.53/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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