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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.19, 164.60 and 79.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.19, 164.60 and 79.51 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.19 : 164.60 = 79.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.19/164.60 = 79.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.19x = 164.60 × 79.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.19x = 13,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,087.35/110.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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