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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 166.19 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 166.19 and 38.68 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 166.19 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/166.19 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 166.19 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 6,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427.20/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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