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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 165.92 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 165.92 and 76.41 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 165.92 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/165.92 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 165.92 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 12,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677.72/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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