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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.31, 165.08 and 79.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.31, 165.08 and 79.49 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.31 : 165.08 = 79.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.31/165.08 = 79.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.31x = 165.08 × 79.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.31x = 13,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122.22/110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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