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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.73 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.73 and 74.60 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.73 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.73 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.73 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 12,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437.01/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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