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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.16 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.16 and 80.56 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.16 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.16 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.16 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 13,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,385.85/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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