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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.65 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.65 and 75.16 is: 112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.65 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.65 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.65 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 12,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525.41/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.53

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