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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 165.36 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 165.36 and 76.14 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 165.36 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/165.36 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 165.36 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 12,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590.51/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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