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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 166.88 and 39.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 166.88 and 39.09 is: 58.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 166.88 = 39.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/166.88 = 39.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 166.88 × 39.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 6,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523.84/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.65

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