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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 166.40 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 166.40 and 109.47 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 166.40 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/166.40 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 166.40 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 18,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215.26/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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