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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 166.54 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 166.54 and 53.28 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 166.54 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/166.54 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 166.54 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 8,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,873.25/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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