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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.57 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.57 and 83.99 is: 126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.57 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.57 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.57 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 13,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,990.42/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.05

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