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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.38, 165.66 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.38, 165.66 and 79.96 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.38 : 165.66 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.38/165.66 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.38x = 165.66 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.38x = 13,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246.17/110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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