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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 165.24 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 165.24 and 79.92 is: 119.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 165.24 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/165.24 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 165.24 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 13,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205.98/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.64

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