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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 166.26 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 166.26 and 110.20 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 166.26 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/166.26 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 166.26 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 18,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321.85/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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