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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 165.72 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 165.72 and 79.91 is: 119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 165.72 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/165.72 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 165.72 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 13,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241.86/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.57

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