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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 166.90 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 166.90 and 73.26 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 166.90 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/166.90 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 166.90 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 12,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,227.09/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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