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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 166.74 and 38.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 166.74 and 38.03 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 166.74 = 38.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/166.74 = 38.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 166.74 × 38.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 6,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341.12/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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