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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 165.60 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 165.60 and 106.20 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 165.60 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/165.60 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 165.60 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 17,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586.72/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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