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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.05, 166.38 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.05, 166.38 and 59.57 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.05 : 166.38 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.05/166.38 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.05x = 166.38 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.05x = 9,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911.26/111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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