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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.48, 166.82 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.48, 166.82 and 94.20 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.48 : 166.82 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.48/166.82 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.48x = 166.82 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.48x = 15,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,714.44/111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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