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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 165.42 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 165.42 and 105.30 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 165.42 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/165.42 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 165.42 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 17,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418.73/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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