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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 166.05 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 166.05 and 76.55 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 166.05 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/166.05 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 166.05 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 12,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,711.13/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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