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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 166.02 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 166.02 and 76.24 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 166.02 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/166.02 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 166.02 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 12,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,657.36/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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