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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.97, 167.86 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.97, 167.86 and 77.82 is: 116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.97 : 167.86 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.97/167.86 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.97x = 167.86 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.97x = 13,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062.87/111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.66

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