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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 164.94 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 164.94 and 74.10 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 164.94 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/164.94 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 164.94 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 12,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.05/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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