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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.05, 164.98 and 78.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.05, 164.98 and 78.01 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.05 : 164.98 = 78.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.05/164.98 = 78.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.05x = 164.98 × 78.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.05x = 12,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,870.09/110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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