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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 165.72 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 165.72 and 79.26 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 165.72 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/165.72 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 165.72 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 13,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134.97/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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