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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.21, 166.92 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.21, 166.92 and 57.14 is: 85.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.21 : 166.92 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.21/166.92 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.21x = 166.92 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.21x = 9,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538.23/111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.77

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