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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 166.95 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 166.95 and 72.87 is: 109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 166.95 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/166.95 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 166.95 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 12,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,165.65/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.19

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