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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.98, 166.61 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.98, 166.61 and 76.96 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.98 : 166.61 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.98/166.61 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.98x = 166.61 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.98x = 12,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822.31/110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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