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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.64, 166.02 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.64, 166.02 and 85.13 is: 127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.64 : 166.02 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.64/166.02 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.64x = 166.02 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.64x = 14,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132.03/110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.73

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