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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.09, 166.68 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.09, 166.68 and 85.58 is: 128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.09 : 166.68 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.09/166.68 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.09x = 166.68 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.09x = 14,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263.64/111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.40

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