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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 166.71 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 166.71 and 38.02 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 166.71 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/166.71 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 166.71 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 6,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338.14/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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