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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 165.80 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 165.80 and 76.52 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 165.80 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/165.80 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 165.80 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 12,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687.62/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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