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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 165.29 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 165.29 and 77.60 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 165.29 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/165.29 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 165.29 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 12,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,826.50/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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