Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.50 and 68.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111, 166.50 and 68.34 is: 102.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111 : 166.50 = 68.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111/166.50 = 68.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111x = 166.50 × 68.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111x = 11,378.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,378.61/111 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102.51
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