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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 165.70 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 165.70 and 83.12 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 165.70 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/165.70 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 165.70 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 13,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771.95/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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