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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 166.77 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 166.77 and 102.06 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 166.77 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/166.77 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 166.77 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 17,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020.55/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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