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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.11 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.11 and 85.08 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.11 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.11 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.11 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 14,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132.64/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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