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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.79 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.79 and 56.93 is: 85.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.79 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.79 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.79 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 9,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,494.24/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.55

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