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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 166.08 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 166.08 and 52.95 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 166.08 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/166.08 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 166.08 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 8,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,793.94/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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