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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 166.05 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 166.05 and 52.95 is: 79.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 166.05 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/166.05 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 166.05 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 8,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,792.35/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.39

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