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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 165.70 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 165.70 and 83.74 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 165.70 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/165.70 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 165.70 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 13,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875.72/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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