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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 166 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 166 and 74.20 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 166 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/166 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 166 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 12,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317.20/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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