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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 165.72 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 165.72 and 84.86 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 165.72 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/165.72 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 165.72 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 14,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.00/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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