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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 166.66 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 166.66 and 56.90 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 166.66 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/166.66 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 166.66 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 9,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483.23/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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