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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 165.25 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 165.25 and 79.75 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 165.25 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/165.25 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 165.25 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 13,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178.69/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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