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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 166.02 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 166.02 and 85.20 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 166.02 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/166.02 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 166.02 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 14,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145.08/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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