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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.11, 165.24 and 79.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.11, 165.24 and 79.73 is: 119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.11 : 165.24 = 79.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.11/165.24 = 79.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.11x = 165.24 × 79.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.11x = 13,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175.31/110.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.66

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