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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.14, 165.27 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.14, 165.27 and 73.49 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.14 : 165.27 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.14/165.27 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.14x = 165.27 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.14x = 12,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,145.69/110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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