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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 166.68 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 166.68 and 82.32 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 166.68 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/166.68 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 166.68 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 13,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,721.10/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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