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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.41 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.41 and 74.81 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.41 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.41 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.41 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 12,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448.30/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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