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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 166.70 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 166.70 and 56.94 is: 85.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 166.70 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/166.70 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 166.70 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 9,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491.90/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.45

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