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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 166.11 and 53.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 166.11 and 53.08 is: 79.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 166.11 = 53.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/166.11 = 53.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 166.11 × 53.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 8,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817.12/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.56

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