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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.45, 166.98 and 53.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.45, 166.98 and 53.59 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.45 : 166.98 = 53.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.45/166.98 = 53.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.45x = 166.98 × 53.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.45x = 8,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948.04/111.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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