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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.37, 166.13 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.37, 166.13 and 94.36 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.37 : 166.13 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.37/166.13 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.37x = 166.13 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.37x = 15,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676.03/111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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