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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 166.12 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 166.12 and 52.96 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 166.12 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/166.12 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 166.12 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 8,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796.88/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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