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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 166.90 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 166.90 and 53.58 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 166.90 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/166.90 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 166.90 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 8,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.50/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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