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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.36 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.36 and 83.28 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.36 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.36 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.36 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 13,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771.18/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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