Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 166.26 and 68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110.84, 166.26 and 68 is: 102
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110.84 : 166.26 = 68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110.84/166.26 = 68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110.84x = 166.26 × 68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110.84x = 11,305.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,305.68/110.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102
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