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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.48 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.48 and 56.19 is: 84.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.48 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.48 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.48 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 9,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.80/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.23

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