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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 165.82 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 165.82 and 80.34 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 165.82 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/165.82 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 165.82 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 13,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,321.98/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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