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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 166.38 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 166.38 and 76.71 is: 114.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 166.38 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/166.38 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 166.38 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 12,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762.18/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.79

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