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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.08, 165.09 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.08, 165.09 and 77.87 is: 116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.08 : 165.09 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.08/165.09 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.08x = 165.09 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.08x = 12,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855.56/110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.79

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