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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.12 and 37.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.12 and 37.64 is: 56.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.12 = 37.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.12 = 37.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.12 × 37.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 6,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252.76/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.46

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