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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 166.36 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 166.36 and 56.80 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 166.36 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/166.36 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 166.36 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 9,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449.25/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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