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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.41, 166.98 and 59.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.41, 166.98 and 59.21 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.41 : 166.98 = 59.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.41/166.98 = 59.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.41x = 166.98 × 59.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.41x = 9,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,886.05/111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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