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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 165.98 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 165.98 and 83.92 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 165.98 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/165.98 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 165.98 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 13,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.04/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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