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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.76 and 78.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.76 and 78.85 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.76 = 78.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.76 = 78.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.76 × 78.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 13,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149.03/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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