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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 166.76 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 166.76 and 85.43 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 166.76 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/166.76 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 166.76 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 14,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245.05/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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