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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 153.36 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 153.36 and 66.86 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 153.36 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/153.36 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 153.36 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 10,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253.32/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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