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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.19, 166.68 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.19, 166.68 and 65.59 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.19 : 166.68 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.19/166.68 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.19x = 166.68 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.19x = 10,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,932.54/111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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