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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.42, 166.56 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.42, 166.56 and 84.42 is: 126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.42 : 166.56 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.42/166.56 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.42x = 166.56 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.42x = 14,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061.00/111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.20

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