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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 166 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 166 and 80.32 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 166 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/166 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 166 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 13,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333.12/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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