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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 165.88 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 165.88 and 76.61 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 165.88 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/165.88 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 165.88 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 12,708.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.58/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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