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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.35, 165.51 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.35, 165.51 and 74.35 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.35 : 165.51 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.35/165.51 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.35x = 165.51 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.35x = 12,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305.67/110.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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