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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.04 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.04 and 79.85 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.04 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.04 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.04 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 13,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178.66/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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