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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 166.33 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 166.33 and 85.22 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 166.33 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/166.33 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 166.33 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 14,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174.64/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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