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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 165.40 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 165.40 and 92.80 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 165.40 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/165.40 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 165.40 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 15,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349.12/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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