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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.87 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.87 and 74.49 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.87 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.87 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.87 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 12,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355.66/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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