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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 166.38 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 166.38 and 76.53 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 166.38 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/166.38 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 166.38 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 12,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.06/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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