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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.26 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.26 and 86.82 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.26 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.26 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.26 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 14,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,434.69/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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