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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.38, 166.91 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.38, 166.91 and 82.26 is: 123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.38 : 166.91 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.38/166.91 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.38x = 166.91 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.38x = 13,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,730.07/111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.27

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