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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.43, 166.05 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.43, 166.05 and 56.43 is: 84.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.43 : 166.05 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.43/166.05 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.43x = 166.05 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.43x = 9,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370.20/110.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.85

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