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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.20, 166.46 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.20, 166.46 and 75.02 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.20 : 166.46 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.20/166.46 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.20x = 166.46 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.20x = 12,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487.83/111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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