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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 165.33 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 165.33 and 76.23 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 165.33 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/165.33 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 165.33 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 12,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603.11/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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