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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 166.32 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 166.32 and 53.17 is: 79.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 166.32 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/166.32 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 166.32 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 8,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843.23/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.65

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