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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 166.27 and 37.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 166.27 and 37.74 is: 56.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 166.27 = 37.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/166.27 = 37.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 166.27 × 37.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 6,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275.03/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.60

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