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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 165.78 and 73.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 165.78 and 73.98 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 165.78 = 73.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/165.78 = 73.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 165.78 × 73.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 12,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,264.40/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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