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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.59, 165.85 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.59, 165.85 and 76.28 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.59 : 165.85 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.59/165.85 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.59x = 165.85 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.59x = 12,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650.02/110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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