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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.31, 166.73 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.31, 166.73 and 72.65 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.31 : 166.73 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.31/166.73 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.31x = 166.73 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.31x = 12,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112.99/111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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