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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.92 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.92 and 65.62 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.92 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.92 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.92 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 10,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,953.29/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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