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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.32 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.32 and 83.26 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.32 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.32 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.32 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 13,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847.80/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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