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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.53 and 53.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.53 and 53.24 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.53 = 53.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.53 = 53.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.53 × 53.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 8,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865.22/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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