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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 165.33 and 75.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 165.33 and 75.99 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 165.33 = 75.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/165.33 = 75.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 165.33 × 75.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 12,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.43/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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