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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 166.01 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 166.01 and 74.22 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 166.01 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/166.01 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 166.01 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 12,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320.89/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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