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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 166.86 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 166.86 and 38.12 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 166.86 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/166.86 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 166.86 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 6,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360.70/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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