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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.46, 166.87 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.46, 166.87 and 85.88 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.46 : 166.87 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.46/166.87 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.46x = 166.87 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.46x = 14,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,330.80/111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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