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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.87 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.87 and 83.31 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.87 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.87 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.87 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 13,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818.63/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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