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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.92 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.92 and 65.64 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.92 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.92 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.92 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 10,956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,956.63/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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