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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 166.08 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 166.08 and 83.66 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 166.08 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/166.08 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 166.08 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 13,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,894.25/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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