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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 165.84 and 79.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 165.84 and 79.90 is: 119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 165.84 = 79.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/165.84 = 79.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 165.84 × 79.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 13,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251.40/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.65

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