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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.25, 166.92 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.25, 166.92 and 53.47 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.25 : 166.92 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.25/166.92 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.25x = 166.92 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.25x = 8,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925.21/111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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