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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.02 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.02 and 56.79 is: 85.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.02 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.02 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.02 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 9,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428.28/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.05

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