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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 166.39 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 166.39 and 83.97 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 166.39 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/166.39 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 166.39 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 13,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,971.56/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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