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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 166.21 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 166.21 and 52.95 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 166.21 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/166.21 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 166.21 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 8,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800.55/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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