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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.89, 166.34 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.89, 166.34 and 38.76 is: 58.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.89 : 166.34 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.89/166.34 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.89x = 166.34 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.89x = 6,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446.81/110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.14

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