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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.30, 166.94 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.30, 166.94 and 30.15 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.30 : 166.94 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.30/166.94 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.30x = 166.94 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.30x = 5,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033.47/111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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