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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 166.28 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 166.28 and 80.21 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 166.28 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/166.28 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 166.28 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 13,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,337.32/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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