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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.05, 165.17 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.05, 165.17 and 83.05 is: 124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.05 : 165.17 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.05/165.17 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.05x = 165.17 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.05x = 13,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716.95/110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.64

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