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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 165.83 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 165.83 and 76.26 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 165.83 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/165.83 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 165.83 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 12,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,646.20/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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