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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 165.95 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 165.95 and 71.15 is: 106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 165.95 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/165.95 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 165.95 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 11,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,807.82/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.58

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