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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 166.60 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 166.60 and 86.79 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 166.60 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/166.60 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 166.60 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 14,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.78/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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