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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 165.63 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 165.63 and 84.67 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 165.63 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/165.63 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 165.63 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 14,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023.79/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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