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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.97 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.97 and 34.27 is: 51.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.97 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.97 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.97 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 5,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722.06/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.41

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