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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 164.96 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 164.96 and 74.02 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 164.96 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/164.96 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 164.96 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 12,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,210.34/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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