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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 166.01 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 166.01 and 104.15 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 166.01 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/166.01 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 166.01 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 17,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289.84/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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