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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 166.26 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 166.26 and 56.68 is: 85.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 166.26 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/166.26 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 166.26 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 9,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.41/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.04

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