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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 165.99 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 165.99 and 76.48 is: 114.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 165.99 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/165.99 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 165.99 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 12,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694.92/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.64

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