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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 166.28 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 166.28 and 80.46 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 166.28 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/166.28 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 166.28 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 13,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,378.89/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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