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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 152.96 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 152.96 and 66.60 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 152.96 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/152.96 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 152.96 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 10,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186.80/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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