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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 166.26 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 166.26 and 53.04 is: 79.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 166.26 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/166.26 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 166.26 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 8,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,818.43/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.56

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