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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.09, 165.21 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.09, 165.21 and 81.27 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.09 : 165.21 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.09/165.21 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.09x = 165.21 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.09x = 13,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,426.62/110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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