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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.42, 165.69 and 69.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.42, 165.69 and 69.78 is: 104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.42 : 165.69 = 69.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.42/165.69 = 69.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.42x = 165.69 × 69.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.42x = 11,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561.85/110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.71

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