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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.98 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.98 and 78.84 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.98 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.98 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.98 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 13,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.70/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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