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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.10, 164.96 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.10, 164.96 and 73.50 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.10 : 164.96 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.10/164.96 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.10x = 164.96 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.10x = 12,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,124.56/110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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