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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.19, 166.74 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.19, 166.74 and 76.87 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.19 : 166.74 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.19/166.74 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.19x = 166.74 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.19x = 12,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817.30/111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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