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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 166.74 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 166.74 and 77.01 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 166.74 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/166.74 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 166.74 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 12,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,840.65/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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