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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 166.86 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 166.86 and 80.58 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 166.86 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/166.86 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 166.86 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 13,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445.58/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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