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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 166.92 and 38.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 166.92 and 38.15 is: 57.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 166.92 = 38.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/166.92 = 38.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 166.92 × 38.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 6,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368.00/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.23

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