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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 166.84 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 166.84 and 82.20 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 166.84 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/166.84 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 166.84 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 13,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715.38/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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