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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.49, 166.93 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.49, 166.93 and 57.27 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.49 : 166.93 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.49/166.93 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.49x = 166.93 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.49x = 9,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560.08/111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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