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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 166.74 and 39.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 166.74 and 39.05 is: 58.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 166.74 = 39.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/166.74 = 39.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 166.74 × 39.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 6,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511.20/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.57

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