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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.61 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.61 and 110.50 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.61 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.61 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.61 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 18,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.26/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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