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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.49 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.49 and 56.86 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.49 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.49 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.49 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 9,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466.62/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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