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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.01 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.01 and 76.57 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.01 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.01 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.01 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 12,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,710.17/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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