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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.11 and 53.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.11 and 53.11 is: 79.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.11 = 53.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.11 = 53.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.11 × 53.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 8,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822.10/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.59

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