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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.06, 165.42 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.06, 165.42 and 74.22 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.06 : 165.42 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.06/165.42 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.06x = 165.42 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.06x = 12,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277.47/110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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