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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 165.07 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 165.07 and 71.51 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 165.07 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/165.07 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 165.07 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 11,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,804.39/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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