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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.43, 166.76 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.43, 166.76 and 76.96 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.43 : 166.76 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.43/166.76 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.43x = 166.76 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.43x = 12,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832.63/111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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