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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 166.64 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 166.64 and 38.97 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 166.64 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/166.64 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 166.64 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 6,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,493.96/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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