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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 165.99 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 165.99 and 80.38 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 165.99 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/165.99 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 165.99 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 13,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.28/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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