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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 166.68 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 166.68 and 76.92 is: 115.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 166.68 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/166.68 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 166.68 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 12,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821.03/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.21

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