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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 165.89 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 165.89 and 83.72 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 165.89 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/165.89 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 165.89 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 13,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888.31/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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