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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.08, 165 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.08, 165 and 79.60 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.08 : 165 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.08/165 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.08x = 165 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.08x = 13,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134.00/110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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