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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.35 and 36.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.35 and 36.78 is: 55.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.35 = 36.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.35 = 36.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.35 × 36.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 6,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.49/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.16

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