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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.39, 166.97 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.39, 166.97 and 39.19 is: 58.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.39 : 166.97 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.39/166.97 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.39x = 166.97 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.39x = 6,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543.23/111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.74

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