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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 165.78 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 165.78 and 86.70 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 165.78 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/165.78 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 165.78 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 14,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373.13/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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