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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 165.62 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 165.62 and 76.16 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 165.62 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/165.62 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 165.62 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 12,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,613.62/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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