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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 166.12 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 166.12 and 74.86 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 166.12 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/166.12 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 166.12 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 12,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435.14/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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