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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 165.78 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 165.78 and 105.40 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 165.78 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/165.78 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 165.78 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 17,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473.21/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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