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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 166.82 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 166.82 and 79.13 is: 118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 166.82 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/166.82 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 166.82 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 13,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,199.24/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.64

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