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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 165.17 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 165.17 and 73.55 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 165.17 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/165.17 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 165.17 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 12,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147.06/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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