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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.48, 166.98 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.48, 166.98 and 74.79 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.48 : 166.98 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.48/166.98 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.48x = 166.98 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.48x = 12,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489.34/111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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