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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.67 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.67 and 57.05 is: 85.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.67 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.67 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.67 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 9,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507.83/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.55

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