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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 166.65 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 166.65 and 53.39 is: 79.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 166.65 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/166.65 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 166.65 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 8,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.61/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.97

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