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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.53 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.53 and 56.93 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.53 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.53 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.53 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 9,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,479.72/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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