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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.13, 166.70 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.13, 166.70 and 85.62 is: 128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 166.70 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/166.70 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 166.70 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 14,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272.85/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.43

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