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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.93, 166.43 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.93, 166.43 and 56.81 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.93 : 166.43 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.93/166.43 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.93x = 166.43 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.93x = 9,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455.02/110.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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