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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 165.86 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 165.86 and 108.56 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 165.86 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/165.86 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 165.86 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 18,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005.76/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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