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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.96 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.96 and 30.14 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.96 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.96 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.96 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 5,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032.52/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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