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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.73 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.73 and 34.11 is: 51.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.73 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.73 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.73 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 5,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686.16/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.16

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