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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.51 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.51 and 73.91 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.51 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.51 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.51 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 12,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,233.26/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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