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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 166.40 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 166.40 and 80.40 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 166.40 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/166.40 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 166.40 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 13,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,378.56/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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