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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 165.39 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 165.39 and 103.65 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 165.39 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/165.39 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 165.39 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 17,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.64/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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