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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.39 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.39 and 72.66 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.39 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.39 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.39 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 12,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,089.90/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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