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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 166.17 and 56.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 166.17 and 56.65 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 166.17 = 56.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/166.17 = 56.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 166.17 × 56.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 9,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,413.53/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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