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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 165.60 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 165.60 and 76.32 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 165.60 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/165.60 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 165.60 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 12,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638.59/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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