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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 165.48 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 165.48 and 74.24 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 165.48 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/165.48 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 165.48 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 12,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285.24/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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