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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.08, 163.12 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.08, 163.12 and 109.60 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.08 : 163.12 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.08/163.12 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.08x = 163.12 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.08x = 17,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877.95/110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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