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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 165.73 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 165.73 and 80.13 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 165.73 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/165.73 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 165.73 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 13,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279.94/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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