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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 166.02 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 166.02 and 74.14 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 166.02 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/166.02 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 166.02 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 12,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.72/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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