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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.04, 165.08 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.04, 165.08 and 79.53 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.04 : 165.08 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.04/165.08 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.04x = 165.08 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.04x = 13,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128.81/110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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