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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 166.99 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 166.99 and 30.18 is: 45.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 166.99 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/166.99 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 166.99 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 5,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.68/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.26

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