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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 165.69 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 165.69 and 74.47 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 165.69 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/165.69 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 165.69 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 12,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,338.93/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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