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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 166.34 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 166.34 and 83.35 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 166.34 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/166.34 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 166.34 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 13,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,864.44/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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