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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 166.32 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 166.32 and 74.85 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 166.32 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/166.32 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 166.32 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 12,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449.05/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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