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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 165.84 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 165.84 and 78.88 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 165.84 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/165.84 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 165.84 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 13,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081.46/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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