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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.05, 166.59 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.05, 166.59 and 56.96 is: 85.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.05 : 166.59 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.05/166.59 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.05x = 166.59 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.05x = 9,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488.97/111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.45

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