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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.68 and 38.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.68 and 38.99 is: 58.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.68 = 38.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.68 = 38.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.68 × 38.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 6,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498.02/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.48

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