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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.38, 166.95 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.38, 166.95 and 38.23 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.38 : 166.95 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.38/166.95 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.38x = 166.95 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.38x = 6,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382.45/111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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