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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 166.86 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 166.86 and 84.15 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 166.86 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/166.86 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 166.86 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 14,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041.27/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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