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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.30 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.30 and 77.78 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.30 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.30 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.30 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 12,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857.03/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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