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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 165.62 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 165.62 and 80.14 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 165.62 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/165.62 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 165.62 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 13,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,272.66/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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