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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.28 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.28 and 56.75 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.28 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.28 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.28 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 9,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436.39/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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