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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.56, 166.96 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.56, 166.96 and 72.88 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.56 : 166.96 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.56/166.96 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.56x = 166.96 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.56x = 12,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.04/111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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