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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 165.30 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 165.30 and 79.58 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 165.30 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/165.30 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 165.30 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 13,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154.57/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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