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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 165.99 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 165.99 and 107.85 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 165.99 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/165.99 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 165.99 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 17,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902.02/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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