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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.97, 166.37 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.97, 166.37 and 76.82 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.97 : 166.37 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.97/166.37 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.97x = 166.37 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.97x = 12,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,779.33/110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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