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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.65 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.65 and 72.87 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.65 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.65 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.65 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 12,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,143.16/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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