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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.26 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.26 and 74.78 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.26 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.26 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.26 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 12,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432.92/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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