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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.68, 166.66 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.68, 166.66 and 99.62 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.68 : 166.66 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.68/166.66 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.68x = 166.66 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.68x = 16,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.67/111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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