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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.38, 166.92 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.38, 166.92 and 53.53 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.38 : 166.92 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.38/166.92 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.38x = 166.92 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.38x = 8,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,935.23/111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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