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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 166.95 and 77.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 166.95 and 77.03 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 166.95 = 77.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/166.95 = 77.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 166.95 × 77.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 12,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860.16/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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