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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 166.20 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 166.20 and 104.73 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 166.20 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/166.20 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 166.20 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 17,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.13/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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