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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.07, 166.61 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.07, 166.61 and 34.03 is: 51.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.07 : 166.61 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.07/166.61 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.07x = 166.61 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.07x = 5,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670.17/111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.05

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