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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.95 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.95 and 84.39 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.95 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.95 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.95 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 14,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088.91/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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