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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.37, 165.26 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.37, 165.26 and 81.43 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.37 : 165.26 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.37/165.26 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.37x = 165.26 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.37x = 13,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456.71/110.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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