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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 166.24 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 166.24 and 74.28 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 166.24 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/166.24 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 166.24 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 12,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348.31/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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