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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.17, 166.73 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.17, 166.73 and 39.06 is: 58.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.17 : 166.73 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.17/166.73 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.17x = 166.73 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.17x = 6,512.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512.28/111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.58

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