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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.86 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.86 and 34.21 is: 51.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.86 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.86 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.86 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 5,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708.20/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.32

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