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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 166.73 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 166.73 and 34.13 is: 51.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 166.73 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/166.73 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 166.73 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 5,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.00/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.19

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