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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 166.62 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 166.62 and 72.65 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 166.62 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/166.62 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 166.62 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 12,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104.11/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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