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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 166.72 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 166.72 and 94.08 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 166.72 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/166.72 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 166.72 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 15,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685.02/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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