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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.19, 166.78 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.19, 166.78 and 39.06 is: 58.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.19 : 166.78 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.19/166.78 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.19x = 166.78 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.19x = 6,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514.43/111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.59

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