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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 165.81 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 165.81 and 76.36 is: 114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 165.81 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/165.81 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 165.81 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 12,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,661.25/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.40

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