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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 166.05 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 166.05 and 104.28 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 166.05 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/166.05 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 166.05 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 17,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,315.69/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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