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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.21, 166.92 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.21, 166.92 and 57.22 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.21 : 166.92 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.21/166.92 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.21x = 166.92 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.21x = 9,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551.16/111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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