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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.54 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.54 and 53.22 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.54 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.54 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.54 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 8,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862.99/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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