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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 166.06 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 166.06 and 108.68 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 166.06 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/166.06 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 166.06 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 18,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047.40/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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