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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 165.95 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 165.95 and 105.78 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 165.95 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/165.95 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 165.95 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 17,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.19/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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