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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 165.53 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 165.53 and 79.94 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 165.53 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/165.53 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 165.53 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 13,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231.24/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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