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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 165.22 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 165.22 and 82.51 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 165.22 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/165.22 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 165.22 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 13,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,631.68/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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