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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.08 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.08 and 76.52 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.08 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.08 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.08 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 12,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.44/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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