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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 166.65 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 166.65 and 72.73 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 166.65 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/166.65 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 166.65 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 12,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120.45/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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