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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.37 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.37 and 85.37 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.37 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.37 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.37 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 14,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,201.75/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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