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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.26 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.26 and 83.40 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.26 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.26 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.26 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 13,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866.08/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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