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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 166.32 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 166.32 and 52.35 is: 78.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 166.32 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/166.32 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 166.32 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 8,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706.23/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.48

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