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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.33, 166.91 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.33, 166.91 and 53.51 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.33 : 166.91 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.33/166.91 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.33x = 166.91 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.33x = 8,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931.35/111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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