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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 166.14 and 53.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 166.14 and 53.05 is: 79.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 166.14 = 53.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/166.14 = 53.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 166.14 × 53.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 8,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813.73/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.50

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