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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.77 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.77 and 47 is: 70.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.77 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.77 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.77 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 7,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838.19/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.53

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