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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 166.62 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 166.62 and 83.82 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 166.62 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/166.62 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 166.62 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 13,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966.09/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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