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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.56 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.56 and 65.48 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.56 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.56 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.56 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 10,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906.35/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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