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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.24 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.24 and 85.34 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.24 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.24 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.24 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 14,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186.92/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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