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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.55, 165.98 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.55, 165.98 and 73.87 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.55 : 165.98 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.55/165.98 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.55x = 165.98 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.55x = 12,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260.16/110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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