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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 164.97 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 164.97 and 79.38 is: 118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 164.97 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/164.97 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 164.97 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 13,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095.32/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.88

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