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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.13, 165.51 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.13, 165.51 and 79.74 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.13 : 165.51 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.13/165.51 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.13x = 165.51 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.13x = 13,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,197.77/110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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