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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 175.17 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 175.17 and 111.53 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 175.17 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/175.17 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 175.17 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 19,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536.71/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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