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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 166.25 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 166.25 and 83.44 is: 125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 166.25 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/166.25 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 166.25 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 13,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872.32/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.19

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