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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.77 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.77 and 57.12 is: 85.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.77 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.77 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.77 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 9,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.90/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.63

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