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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.25, 166.58 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.25, 166.58 and 72.62 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.25 : 166.58 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.25/166.58 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.25x = 166.58 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.25x = 12,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.04/111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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