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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 166.77 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 166.77 and 85.50 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 166.77 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/166.77 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 166.77 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 14,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258.84/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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