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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.17, 164.85 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.17, 164.85 and 107.20 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.17 : 164.85 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.17/164.85 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.17x = 164.85 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.17x = 17,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.92/110.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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