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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.96 and 77.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.96 and 77.08 is: 115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.96 = 77.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.96 = 77.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.96 × 77.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 12,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869.28/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.69

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