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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.90 and 39.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.90 and 39.12 is: 58.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.90 = 39.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.90 = 39.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.90 × 39.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 6,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529.13/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.69

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