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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 166.91 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 166.91 and 34.22 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 166.91 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/166.91 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 166.91 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 5,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711.91/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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