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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.42 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.42 and 53.16 is: 79.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.42 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.42 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.42 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 8,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846.33/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.71

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