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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 165.46 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 165.46 and 83.28 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 165.46 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/165.46 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 165.46 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 13,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,779.51/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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