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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 165.93 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 165.93 and 69.51 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 165.93 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/165.93 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 165.93 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 11,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,533.79/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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