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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 166.14 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 166.14 and 85.20 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 166.14 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/166.14 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 166.14 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 14,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155.13/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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