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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 166.08 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 166.08 and 106.47 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 166.08 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/166.08 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 166.08 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 17,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682.54/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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