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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 164.56 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 164.56 and 73.76 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 164.56 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/164.56 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 164.56 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 12,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137.95/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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