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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.55, 166.95 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.55, 166.95 and 84.35 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.55 : 166.95 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.55/166.95 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.55x = 166.95 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.55x = 14,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081.40/111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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