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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.68 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.68 and 79.26 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.68 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.68 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.68 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 13,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211.06/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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